Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad

Contributed byLenore Mastracci
Spinach salad with sliced pears, crumbled cheese, and crispy pancetta on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 ounce baby spinach leaves, washed well and dried thoroughly
  • 1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 ounce fresh, mild goat cheese, crumbled
Yield: 5 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Instructions

In a small frying pan over medium high heat, cook pancetta until crisp, stirring often, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Discard all but 1/2 tablespoon fat from pan. Add shallot and stir over medium high heat until soft, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in oil, vinegar, mustard and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Put spinach and sliced pear in a large bowl and gently toss with dressing. Arrange salad on plate. Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle with pancetta. 

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